Indie Artists Tribe

This man is the incredible Host of Hilliard Guess' Screenwriter's Rant Room Podcast, he serves as the Vice-Chair on both the Black and LGBT Committee and is a member of the Education, Latino and Genre Committeeas the WGA.He is also an award winning working screenwriter in Hollywood. This screenwriter is a fun, ex-80s MOD/Punk with a knack for writing underdog/redemption stories in the bio, horror,...

Her screenplays have won awards at seven different film festivals as well as received the Women of Film Award at the AOF Film Festival. She placed in the second round at the Austin Film Festival three years in a row with three unique genre screenplays, as well as created the Vancouver International Women in Film Festival's International Screenplay Competition and the Writers Room Invitational for...

Lee Jessup is a two time author and Master Screenwriting Career Coach for Emerging and Professional Screenwriters. Author of Getting It Write: An Insider's Guide To A Screenwriting Career and Breaking In: Tales From The Screenwriting Trenches. In this episode Lee shares tips on what it takes to become a professional screenwriter. She is extremly knowledgable and her passion and wisdom are palpable...

It's funny because I did not originally intend to do an update episode, but seeing that some of my guests continue to kill it, I just had to share their success and progress. Not only to support them but also to hopefully inspire you! Please check out the following new links from some of our guests: 1. Ya'Ke's new series, check out the trailer and please support the the Facebook Page! https://www....

This is Part #2 of Episode #4. Here Linda talks more about her current projects and why she made the shift to producing projects that have social impact and meaning. In this episode she also shares some great tips for writers, tips on marketing and dives deeper into the importance and the passion she has for her latest projects.   For more info about Linda, please visit: http://www.runawayproducti...

Filmmaker, author, actor and podcaster Scott McMahon has spent the past 20 years working professionally in the areas of interactive gaming, film, TV, video production, and web media creation. For nearly 12 years he supervised the Cinematic Department for Sony PlayStation and was fortunate enough to get a chance to play in that huge sandbox, working with some of the world's best animators, technici...

Spotlight PR Founder and Head Publicist, Tammy Lynn, benefits from more than 15 years public relations experience, providing her the opportunity to build long-standing relationships with a variety of media outlets. Having worked in Los Angeles and New York City for some of the largest PR companies in the business, Tammy was responsible for overseeing PR strategy and cultivating media relationships...

John Halbach is the Executive Producer (and plays Ian) on the Emmy-nominated LGBT series EastSiders.  He is a also a Social Media Specialist whose clients have included Broadway shows such as "Fun Home," "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time," "Fully Committed," "This is Our Youth," and "Fish in the Dark," as well as Disney on Ice, Marvel Universe Live, Chef Chris Santos, Fusion TV, T...

In this episode, talented singer/songwriter Goapele shares how she independently produced her first record. She also talks about her writing process, working with other writers, expanding her artistry and stepping into the world of acting.   www. Goapele.com Goapele's Music  

Episode # 11 is a solo re-cap episode where our host Angela Matemotja gathers the top three takeaways from the first ten episodes. Our award winning filmmaker and actor guests all seemed to have a common theme and shared a similar work ethic, attitude and point of view about their work. In this episode we discuss the importance of budget on your filmmaking journey, what it takes to have a robust a...

Episode #10 Producer Jenna Edwards says that you should make the movie that you actually want to make and PAY YOURSELF!   In this episode, Jenna shares her knowledge on indie film producing, how mindset is incredibly important to your success and why you should not wait to make your passion project. http://indiemoviemastery.com/

 Ya'Ke's first feature film WOLF: click here to purchase:  https://itunes.apple.com/ie/movie/wolf/id781174196 ONE HITTA QUITTA: https://youtu.be/TEGDp-bXJFY KTRINA'S SON on Vimeo:  https://vimeo.com/119786358 Ya'Ke's TedTalk: https://youtu.be/MfzP4Obnh5E  Recommendations: Directing Actors: Creating Memorable Performances for Film & Television by Judith Weston The Film Director's Intuition: Script...

In this episode, inspiring actor Becki Dennis takes us on her journey from Boston to Los Angeles. If you are an actor that has doubts or have been told you have no chance because you are not a size 0, this episode is for you! Becki Dennis has most recently appeared on THIS IS US, SPEECHLESS and THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS. To learn more about Becki Dennis please visit:  imdb.me/beckidennis     Intr...

In this episode, Los Angeles Independent casting director Jeannine Fisher talks about: what filmmakers need to prep before approaching a casting director what actors need to do to put their best foot forward how we as artists can change the perception of artists of color and so much more! To learn more about Jeannine please visit: http://www.jeanninefishercasting.com/   Intro Music CRIMPSHRINE: ht...

In this episode, award winning actor and filmmaker Don Wallace walks us through his journey of creating, financing, and getting distribution for his first feature film. If you are in the mood to get inspired, this episode is for you! For more info on Don Wallace visit: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0908609/awards?ref_=nm_awd To Watch his film BLUE on AMAZON:  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DGNOJE6/ref=...

In this solo episode Angela discusses how first time directors and screenwriters can deal with self doubt, fear and procrastination. If you are stuck or having a hard time cultivating momentum on your project, this episode is for you. If you have movie ideas or screenplays and are scared to begin the process, this episode is for you.     Intro/outro Music CRIMPSHRINE: https://itunes.apple.com/us/a...

In this episode, Award Winning Writer/Director/Producer Linda Palmer talks about the importance of production design, how she started producing out of the necessity to see her own scripts get made, how to hire your post production crew and so much more! Part 1 of 2. For more info about Linda, please visit: http://www.runawayproductions.tv/     Intro Music CRIMPSHRINE: https://itunes.apple.com/us/a...

This is an introduction episode 000 with Angela Matemotja. MISSION: A podcast where filmmakers, actors and screenwriters that are passionate about creating socially conscious content, learn, inspire and get motivated! OUR FOCUS: 1. To Shine a spotlight on Creators of Color, Women and all under- represented artists. 2. To teach, motivate and inspire independent filmmakers, actors and screenwriters...

 Da Juan Johnson is a talented actor that is a top of show recurring Guest Star on Bosch. He is also the "mindset guy". He helps actors, writers and directors make their dreams come true. To learn how to worK with DaJuan, please visit: www.thinkbiggercoaching.com Intro Music CRIMPSHRINE: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/duct-tape-soup/id1094929191

Award Winning Actress and CEO of The New Hollywood Brianna Brown on being a successful actress in Hollywood, longevity, inner work and the need for supporting socially conscious storytellers. To more info please visit: www.brainna-brown.com Inro Music: CRIMPSHRINE: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/duct-tape-soup/id1094929191

Master acting teacher and legendary actor Richard Lawson discusses the importance of telling our stories, giving back and how to maintain an acting/filmmaking career on your own terms. Stop Waiting Start Creating!   For more information on his studio, please visit: http://www.richardlawson.net/ Intro Music: CRIMPSHRINE https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/duct-tape-soup/id1094929191